Dr. Joerg Wiedenmann

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Biography

Joerg Wiedenmann is a Professor of Biological Oceanography and the head of the Coral Reef Laboratory at the University of Southampton. His research focuses on the functioning of coral-algal symbiosis and how changes in environmental conditions affect reef ecosystems. He has made significant contributions to understanding the disturbances that make corals susceptible to bleaching and has been involved in discovering new coral symbiont species that enable corals to survive in the hottest reef environments on the planet. His work includes substantial research on the photophysiology of symbiotic corals and the introduction of novel fluorescent coral pigments for imaging tools in medical research. He is actively involved in several research projects, including the Microns2Reefs project and has collaborated with various international teams. Wiedenmann has a long-standing academic career, including positions at the University of Ulm in Germany and visiting professorships in France, demonstrating his extensive experience in marine biology and ecology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Biological Oceanography

— Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, UK

Leading research in coral reef ecosystems and head of the Coral Reef Laboratory.

Senior Lecturer of Biological Oceanography

— Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, UK

Teaching and research in biological oceanography.

Lecturer in Marine Molecular Biology

— Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, UK

Focused on marine molecular biology and contributing to undergraduate education.

Group Leader (C1, Associate Professor)

— Present

Department of Zoology, University of Ulm • Ulm, Germany

Led research in molecular biology and zoology.